On, February 27, 2019 at approximately 1803 hours, deputies from the North Coastal Sheriff’s Transit Enforcement Unit responded to a report of a pedestrian collision, involving a Coaster Train. The collision occurred on the railroad tracks just south of Tamarack Avenue in the city of Carlsbad. A northbound Coaster Train was traveling at approximately 75 miles per hour when an adult male was observed walking on the train tracks. The male was struck by the train. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene. Anyone with information about this case can call the Sheriff’s Department’s non-emergency line at (858) 565-5200.
Source of Information: M. Levine, Sheriff’s Department, Transit Enforcement Unit.
